A hundred and fifty American theater and film professionals, many of them Jews, have signed a statement of support for counterparts on Israel who are boycotting the town of Ariel.

About 50 Israeli actors announced last month that they would refuse to perform in Ariel, because it is located in the part of Israel that was restored to the State 1967. However, dozens of Israeli performers have rushed to support Ariel and said they would make it a point to perform there.